Martin Aircraft was formed in 1998 with the specific aim to build a jetpack that improved on the Bell Rocket Belt

The jetpack is economical to operate and maintain with 30 minutes of flight time

The Martin Aircraft jetpack

Martin Aircraft have built it to comply with ultralight regulations and claim it is the safest of all jetpacks yet built

Glenn Martin, manager of Martin Aircraft developed the concept in 1981

The Martin Aircraft jetpack has patented fan jet technology

The jetpack design has become firmly entrenched in the collective psyche

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Article Summary

It's been a long time coming. While Arthur C. Clarke's satellites have taken to space, and James Bond's futuristic mobile technology has become common place, still the legend of Icarus has captivated us and the dream of sustained personal flight has eluded us. But the future is here! Finally we can all take flight as Martin Aircraft in New Zealand releases the first commercially-available jet pack!